Milford School remembers 9-year-old pupil who died tragically

A Service of Remembrance has taken place in Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Milford for the nine-year-old Limerick schoolboy who died after falling into the sea.

Aaron O'Flaherty lost his fight for life in hospital yesterday.

Live95fm's Denis Tierney has more...

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Aaron had been rescued from the sea in Ballyvaughan last Sunday where he was out fishing with his father.

He was airlifted to University Hospital Galway but then transferred Dublin where he lost his battle for life yesterday.

A statement from the principal of Milford National School, where Aaron was a third class pupil, says "the whole school community is shocked and deeply saddened by the loss," describing it as "a terrible tragedy."

Kathryn O'Mahony describes Aaron as a very bright student and a high achiever, who was fun-loving and mischievous.

A Book of Condolence has been opened in the school.

Support is being offered to pupils, parents and teachers in the wake of the tragedy.